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Southern Company

Gulf Power is a U.S. investor-owned electric utility with all of its common stock owned by Atlanta-based Southern Company. Gulf Power Company is headquartered in Pensacola, Florida, and has a service territory that spans 7,550 square miles (19,600 km2) in 10 counties and 71 towns in northwest Florida. Gulf Power has approximately 428,000 customers in Florida.

Gulf Power

The Southern Co is a holding company, which engages in the generation and sale of electricity. It operates through the following segments: Traditional Electric Operating Companies, Southern Power, and Southern Company Gas. The Traditional Electric Operating Companies segment refers to vertically integrated utilities that own generation, transmission and distribution facilities, and supplies electric services in the states of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi. The Southern Power segment constructs, acquires, owns, and manages generation assets such as renewable energy projects and sells electricity in the wholesale market. The Southern Company Gas segment distributes natural gas through natural gas distribution facilities in the states of Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, New Jersey, Florida, Tennessee, and Maryland. The company was founded on November 9, 1945, and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

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Southern Company surpasses 2022 targets, faces Vogtle project delays

Southern Company excelled in 2022 with strong financial performance and operational achievements.
Challenges include project delays, lower industrial sales, and credit metric impacts.
Opportunities lie in cost benefits from lower gas prices, management continuity, and credit agency actions.
Strategic investments in clean energy and a focus on long-term EPS growth support future prospects.

Southern Company reports Q1 earnings dip, Vogtle progress on track

Southern Company's Q1 2023 performance reflects mixed results with challenges in industrial sales offset by growth in retail and positive dividend news.
The company remains focused on Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 progress, aiming for operational milestones and financial stability post-completion.
While facing financial guidance adjustments and Unit 4 timeline uncertainties, Southern Company is optimistic about future growth opportunities and cost efficiencies.
Confidence in achieving a competitive risk-adjusted return and industry leadership underscores the company's strategic vision and commitment to shareholder value.

Southern Company surpasses Q2 earnings estimates, eyes dividend growth

Southern Company's Q2 2023 performance exceeded expectations, driven by favorable weather conditions and successful project milestones at Plant Vogtle.
The company's strengths lie in its commitment to reliability, customer-centricity, and potential dividend growth, supported by strategic capital investments.
Challenges include lower industrial sales, meeting operational timelines, and balancing cost management with growth initiatives.
Opportunities in renewable energy, Georgia's economic development, and technology advancements position Southern Company for sustainable growth and value creation.

Southern Company reports strong Q3 earnings, eyes sustainability and energy innovation

Southern Company's Q3 2023 Earnings Call highlighted strong financial performance, strategic acquisitions, and a focus on sustainability. Despite challenges with pending litigation and regulatory uncertainties, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities in energy innovation and potential dividend growth. By actively exploring green hydrogen and expanding its carbon-free generating capacity, Southern Company demonstrates a commitment to long-term sustainability and growth.

Southern Company excels in 2023, faces rate growth challenges

Southern Company's strong financial performance in 2023, coupled with key achievements and customer recognition, positions it well for growth. While facing challenges in rate base growth trajectory and debt funding, opportunities in EPS growth and rate decreases offer potential. Managing load growth impact and uncertainties in Georgia PSC elections are key focus areas for the company.

Southern Company excels in Q1 2024, eyes growth amid challenges

Southern Company's Q1 2024 showcased strong financial performance, marked by increased EPS, dividend growth, and successful commercial operation of Plant Vogtle Unit 4. The company benefits from a robust retail sales increase, a strong labor market, and a strategic focus on future growth opportunities. However, challenges around regulations, nuclear energy adoption, and data center impacts require careful navigation.

Southern Company excels in Q2, eyes growth amid challenges

Southern Company's Q2 2024 performance reflects strong financial results and operational achievements, positioning the company for future growth.
With a focus on execution, customer value, and community support, Southern Company is well-positioned to capitalize on market opportunities.
Challenges in maintaining growth momentum and operational efficiency require strategic planning and proactive risk management.
Overall, Southern Company's performance, strengths, and opportunities indicate a positive outlook for continued success and value creation.

Southern Company reports resilient Q3 earnings amidst Hurricane Helene impact

Southern Company's Q3 performance reflects resilience and growth, despite challenges posed by Hurricane Helene's significant costs.
The company's strategic strengths lie in its financial stability, disciplined growth approach, and commitment to customer service.
While facing challenges from severe weather events, Southern Company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities for future growth and market expansion.
Overall, Southern Company's Q3 earnings call highlights a balanced focus on financial performance, operational resilience, and strategic growth initiatives.

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Southern Co. (SO) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 27.38% and 28.11%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Southern Co. (SO) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

ATLANTA , July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today reported second-quarter earnings of $1.1 billion, or $1.04 per share, in 2022 compared with $372 million, or 35 cents per share, in 2021. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, Southern Company reported earnings of $2.1 billion, or $2.01 per share, compared with $1.5 billion, or $1.42 per share, for the same period in 2021.

Southern Company reports second-quarter 2022 earnings

While new customer additions are likely to have boosted Southern Company's (SO) profit levels in the second quarter, escalation in costs might have played spoilsport.

Will Southern (SO) Continue Its Earnings Beat Streak in Q2?

2022 Integrated Resource Plan focused on transformation of generation fleet and electric grid; transition from coal generation to cleaner, more economical renewable and solar energy resources; investments in reliability and resilience; and diverse, flexible customer programs ATLANTA , July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved Georgia Power's 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which sets forth a proactive, innovative and transformational roadmap for how Georgia Power will continue to meet the energy needs of customers, local communities and the State of Georgia for future generations.  "As Georgia continues to grow and the energy landscape continues to evolve, it's incredibly important that we keep making the smart investments needed for our customers to have clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy for decades to come.

Georgia Power's transformational plan for state's energy future approved, helps ensure company will continue to meet needs of customers and state

Company once again named among Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion   ATLANTA, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI) has rated Southern Company as one of the "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion." For the sixth consecutive year, Southern Company joins an elite group of companies with a 100 percent score on the DEI for a strong dedication to leading disability-inclusion practices.

Southern Company scores 100 percent on Disability Equality Index for the sixth consecutive year

Southern Company looks favorable from an income perspective compared to most of its peers. It offers a solid dividend yield of close to 4% and reliable dividend growth.

Is Southern Company A Good Dividend Stock Pick? Why It's Better Than Many Other Utilities

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. , July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The board of directors of Alabama Power Company has declared a regular quarterly dividend on the company's outstanding preferred stock as follows: Class A Preferred Stock ($25 Capital Value) 5.00% - $.3125 per share This dividend is for the quarter ending September 30, 2022, payable October 1, 2022, to shareholders of record on September 16, 2022.

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ATLANTA , July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the second quarter of 2022 by 7:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

Southern Company second-quarter earnings to be released July 28

New project with Eco Material Technologies calls for coal ash to be removed at Plant Bowen and beneficially used for construction materials such as concrete  ATLANTA , June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today a landmark coal ash beneficial use project at Plant Bowen near Cartersville, Georgia, where millions of tons of stored ash will be excavated for use in concrete to construct bridges, roads, and buildings in Georgia – and throughout the Southeast. The project will be the single largest beneficial use project of its kind in the U.S., and the largest ever for Georgia Power.

Georgia Power to launch single largest beneficial use project for coal ash in U.S.

For Southern Company's (SO) residential customers using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month, the increase, if approved, would average $14.32 addition to their monthly bill in 2023.

Southern (SO) Plans to Hike Rates, Invest in Infrastructure

Company looks to invest nearly $7 billion in transmission, distribution over the next three years Investments support transition away from coal, doubling renewable and solar energy generation ATLANTA , June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power today filed a request with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) that would enable the company to continue making investments in strengthening and further securing the electric grid, transforming its power generation to include cleaner and more economical energy resources and continue improving the customer experience.  "We take our responsibility to plan, prepare and make the investments needed to meet our customers' energy needs today, tomorrow and for years to come seriously, and Georgia Power's request to the Georgia Public Service Commission today outlines and supports that focus," said Chris Womack, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power.

Georgia Power requests funding to support essential, critical investments in electric grid reliability, cleaner and more economical energy resources and better customer experience

Southern Gas Association awards company highest honor in Environmental, Social & Governance category ATLANTA , June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of its efforts to encourage the evolution within the natural gas industry toward a sustainable future, Southern Company Gas has been honored with the 2022 Southern Gas Association Environmental, Social & Governance Award. Southern Company Gas' Next Generation Natural Gas Initiative leverages the company's leadership voice, collaborative spirit, and low-carbon ambitions to rally industry peers to work together to accelerate meaningful emissions reductions across the natural gas value chain.

Southern Company Gas earns top industry recognition for efforts to promote sustainability

ORLANDO, Fla. , June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alabama Power was announced as a recipient of two Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Emergency Response Awards.

ALABAMA POWER RECEIVES TWO EEI EMERGENCY RESPONSE AWARDS

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. , June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures and humidity start to rise this summer, the Energy Efficiency Program from Virginia Natural Gas is providing tips and tools to help customers save energy and money – all while keeping it cool.

Virginia Natural Gas offers tips and tools to help customers save energy as temperatures climb

ATLANTA , June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today named Dr. Mark S. Berry, currently vice president of Southern Company Services Research & Development (R&D) and vice president of Environmental & Natural Resources for Georgia Power, senior vice president of Southern Company Services R&D.

Southern Company names leader of research and development group, Dr. Mark S. Berry, senior vice president of Southern Company Services R&D

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ATLANTA , June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With afternoon high temperatures soaring into the mid-90s this week across the state, Georgia Power is prepared to meet the increased demand for electricity and encourages customers to take measures around the house to help minimize the impact of the higher temperatures on electric bills. Tips, Tools & Resources Georgia Power offers efficiency tips and tools that can help all customers save money and energy throughout the year.

Georgia Power offers tips, tools for customers during first heat wave of summer

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ChangeInPower--Mitsubishi Power and Georgia Power, alongside the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), this month successfully validated fuel blending of hydrogen and natural gas at both partial and full load on an M501G natural gas turbine at Georgia Power's Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Smyrna, Georgia. The demonstration project was the first to validate 20%* hydrogen fuel blending on an advanced class gas turbine in North America, and the largest test of this kind to date, with

Mitsubishi Power, Georgia Power, EPRI Complete World's Largest Hydrogen Fuel Blending at Plant McDonough-Atkinson

Natural gas marketer purchases an additional 10 million pounds of carbon offsets to mark World Environment Day, June 5, 2022 ATLANTA , June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Natural Gas® (GNG) announced today that its Greener Life® program which helps customers make their natural gas use carbon neutral, reached a program milestone of 100 million pounds of carbon emissions offset from the environment. That amount is the equivalent to over 110 million miles driven by an average gasoline-powered passenger vehicle.

Georgia Natural Gas customers offset more than 100 million pounds of carbon through Greener Life® program

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. , June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- June marks the start of the 2022 hurricane season and forecasters are predicting above average activity.

Chattanooga Gas encourages customers to prepare for summer storm season

Southern is promising that this time it really is getting close to finishing its late and over-budget nuclear power plants.

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